I’ve been so excited about my nails lately, I kind of want to show them off. I have naturally thin, weak, peely nails (I don’t bite them, they’re just not very strong). But they’ve been getting better, through a combination of product and self-control, and that makes me want to show off some of my favorite polishes.

I’ll start with Zoya Vanessa. Zoya makes the most delicious cremes, and Vanessa is a stellar example. It’s a sexy, juicy, rich, uber shiny red plum (I think the late afternoon sun lightened the shade just a bit; it gets a little more plum/cherry indoors). People admire my nails every time I wear it, and I totally love it. There are a few salons that carry Zoya, otherwise you have to order from their website. Zoya polishes are $7 each.

>I heard that those creams that you use for burns or for cuts, and on babys when you change dippers(they're usually white and oilly) really work on thin nails. If you apply it befor going to sleep everyday on your nail with no nail polish.